Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.
What could happen
As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWA (Kenworth) and 115B (Peterbilt).
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth K270 2015
- Kenworth K370 2015
- Kenworth T660 2015
- Kenworth T800 2015
- Kenworth T880 2015
- Peterbilt 210 2015
- Peterbilt 220 2015
- Peterbilt 320 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V051000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 106
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 21, 2014 to Sep 16, 2014
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
- Maker's own recall number
- 15KWA and 115B
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Power train Sep 6, 2017
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 7, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 21, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jan 24, 2014
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Exterior lighting Oct 9, 2012
- Peterbilt recall: Suspension Dec 16, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.